IDF Says Troops Fired at Suspects Preparing to Throw Stones Near Burqa

Israeli troops fired at several suspects preparing to throw stones toward a highway used by Israeli vehicles near Burqa, the IDF said in a statement issued shortly after midnight on November 10. The military said the encounter took place during an overnight operation on the outskirts of the village in the Samaria Brigade’s sector. The operation was intended to prevent stone throwing and terrorist incidents. According to the IDF, soldiers identified the suspects preparing to target the road, in an area where stones had recently been thrown at Israeli vehicles. “The forces responded by firing toward them to remove the danger,” the IDF said. The military reported observing hits. In an earlier incident near Burqa on May 17, 2025, the IDF said Unit 636 identified three people throwing stones toward a main road used by civilians during a proactive operation. Soldiers opened fire, killing one and hitting two others, according to that statement. The military said no civilians or Israeli troops were injured in that earlier encounter. Its statement at the time said forces would continue defensive and offensive operations against terrorism and to protect Israeli citizens.